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Edson Fire
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes Twowowowo
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Small Business
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Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER Nov. 21 Open until Midnight
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Nov. 21 Open until Midnight
10% off during the day
Win A EDITION The Weekly Check for hourly specials
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & MoreUnique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 46
VOL
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER NOV. 12 - DEC. 8 Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
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ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS Communities gather at local Legions for Remembrance
FEATURE:
CHAMBER SHOP LOCAL 700 people gather at Edson Legion to honour those who fought for the sake of freedom
Town hosts ENERGY
Mother Son 2019 FOR GREAT by Cassie Kushniruk I n c e l e b r a t i o n o f Joe Wynne Branch #51 in Remembrance Day parade,
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards GIFT IDEAS of the 11 month in 1918, the members gathered at the Edson, freedom in Canada. Ladies Auxiliary, Edson Fire
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business th th R e m e m b r a n c e D a y o n Edson to honour the lives of which featured organizations
At the 11 hour of the 11 day November 11, community those who fought for the sake of including the Edson Legion
IN ACTION!
th
into
SEE PAGE 12
Gala...
guns fell silent marking the end Wildwood, and Evansburg
Before the official ceremony Department, RCMP, Edson Air
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 FIREFIGHTER of WWI; a day that has been Legions. began, men, women and Cadets, Girl Guides and more.
After the parade, attendants
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 7 0 0 children adorned in the
remembered by Canadians
see pages 4, 12-13
everywhere for just over 100 community members gathered traditional red poppy lined gathered in the Legion for the
years. at the Royal Canadian Legion Main Street to watch the annual continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY Feature:
Meet your
see page 8 local
firefighter...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD see page 3
News and Views
Alberta ARTS
Culture Days Profile:
Getting to
see pgs 24-25 know Parker
Van De Spiegle...
Tip of the Hat: see page 4
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Domestic
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long violence hurts December 4 TO 7
the whole
Budget
community...
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 7
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Community members gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Joe Wynne Branch #51 in Edson for the annual photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Department, RCMP, Edson Air Cadets, Girl Guides and more. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Ambulance
Remembrance Day parade, which featured organizations including the Edson Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Edson Fire
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133 AMI Preferred Service Centre
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
N (1995) LTD.
November 21: 9 pm - 12 am onlyovember 21: 9 pm - 12 am only
WOK BOX EDSON Spin the Wheel for Prizes. Discounts or Points!!! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
780-723-6677
DELIVER Angela Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Angela
Brendon
Lauretta
Lauretta Brendon Alaina
Alaina
Dept gets new
Duty Officer
truck...
food and fun!
KENNEDY K Not all dentures are created equally. We specialize in providing comfortable & natural looking dentures. Nation Youth Week
DENTURE DENTURE Come see us and we will show you the difference!
KENNEDY
CLINIC
CHRISTMAS CLINIC
780-723-7655 Quality caring service • New dentures, reline and repairs • Partial dentures and implant over-dentures
4902-5th Ave, Edson Seniors may be eligible for Dental Assistance for the Seniors Program
SPECIAL Alberta of the Year 2009 Award Winner the Year 2010 Canadian Thymes Twowowowo
Thymes T
Thymes T
Thymes T
Small Business
Business of
Media Circulation
Audit
Association
Christmas EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER Nov. 21 Open until Midnight
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Nov. 21 Open until Midnight
10% off during the day
Win A EDITION The Weekly Check for hourly specials
REMEMBRANCEREMEMBRANCE
Parkland Lodge Furnishing Valentine’s SIDEWALK Greetings & More! MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS Ph: 780-723-3350
Letters to Santa,
Unique Gifts & MoreUnique Gifts & More
Day
Day
306 Main Street, Edson306 Main Street, Edson
Day Gift!
Ph: 780-723-3350
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
VOL. 29, NO. 5. 30, NO. 46
VOL
Fundraiser receives Nov. 11 IN PAPER NOV. 12 - DEC. 8 Employee of the Monthmployee of the Month
WWW
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
E
Jushua is
SAVINGS!!
largest donation yet! ‘Lest we CONTEST! 2016! October’s
Employee
Forget’
of the
see story page 7 Month
SEE INSIDE
ENERGY & OIL CHRISTMAS Communities gather at local Legions for Remembrance
FEATURE:
CHAMBER SHOP LOCAL 700 people gather at Edson Legion to honour those who fought for the sake of freedom
Town hosts ENERGY
Mother Son 2019 FOR GREAT by Cassie Kushniruk I n c e l e b r a t i o n o f Joe Wynne Branch #51 in Remembrance Day parade,
EDUCATION
WELLNESS Kicks Awards GIFT IDEAS of the 11 month in 1918, the members gathered at the Edson, freedom in Canada. Ladies Auxiliary, Edson Fire
Soirée... Rotary TOWN Business th th R e m e m b r a n c e D a y o n Edson to honour the lives of which featured organizations
At the 11 hour of the 11 day November 11, community those who fought for the sake of including the Edson Legion
IN ACTION!
th
into
SEE PAGE 12
Gala...
guns fell silent marking the end Wildwood, and Evansburg
Before the official ceremony Department, RCMP, Edson Air
PROJECT Gear see pages 25-28 FIREFIGHTER of WWI; a day that has been Legions. began, men, women and Cadets, Girl Guides and more.
After the parade, attendants
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 7 0 0 children adorned in the
remembered by Canadians
see pages 4, 12-13
everywhere for just over 100 community members gathered traditional red poppy lined gathered in the Legion for the
years. at the Royal Canadian Legion Main Street to watch the annual continued pg 2
P.C. PARTY Feature:
Meet your
see page 8 local
firefighter...
see pages 23 to 27
FARM & FIELD see page 3
News and Views
Alberta ARTS
Culture Days Profile:
Getting to
see pgs 24-25 know Parker
Van De Spiegle...
Tip of the Hat: see page 4
HRH PRESENTS:
COMMENT Chicago: High School Edition
Edson Hosts Family Day Fun at Willmore Domestic
'Spooktacular' Halloween Haunt continued pg 11 - MLA Long violence hurts December 4 TO 7
the whole
Budget
community...
brings local youth together Bonhomme released... see page 7
Winter Carnival REAL ESTATE
Edson and Area’s Best
Precious Source for Real Estate
PGMS Cross Country team attended in Athabasca moments... and agents in our area.
Look inside to see
the best in real estate
Father-Daughter Letter to the Editor: Community members gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Joe Wynne Branch #51 in Edson for the annual photo Deanna Mitchener
Gala Service questions EDSON Department, RCMP, Edson Air Cadets, Girl Guides and more. photo Cassie Kushniruk
Ambulance
Remembrance Day parade, which featured organizations including the Edson Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Edson Fire
...see page 8 780-725-9739 Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS
Glenwood Park Veterinary Clinic
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
NEW VET CLINIC IN EDSON!
Does your pet have: bad breath, itching, ear infection? For all your glass and window needs continued pg 2
Does your pet need annual shots, surgery, vet check?
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6
Ph: 780-725-0133
5529 3 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1L6 Ph: 780-725-0133 AMI Preferred Service Centre
info@gparkvet.com
info@gparkvet.com Fax: 780-725-0136 4911 - 2 Ave., Edson Phone: 723-4042 photo Cassie Kushniruk
Fax: 780-725-0136
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
N (1995) LTD.
November 21: 9 pm - 12 am onlyovember 21: 9 pm - 12 am only
WOK BOX EDSON Spin the Wheel for Prizes. Discounts or Points!!! Main Street, Edson photo Deanna Mitchener
Main Street, Edson
Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-6, Thursday 10-8, Saturday 10-5, Sunday CLOSED
780-723-6677
DELIVER Angela Store Hours: Monday 780-723-6677 7007 - 4th Ave., Edson, Alberta
Angela
Brendon
Lauretta
Lauretta Brendon Alaina
Alaina
